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What is BaZi? Understanding Chinese Four Pillars Astrology
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Introduction to BaZi
BaZi (八字), literally meaning "Eight Characters," is one of the most profound systems of Chinese astrology. Also known as Four Pillars of Destiny, this ancient practice has been used for over a thousand years to understand human destiny, personality, and life patterns.
The Four Pillars
Your BaZi chart consists of four pillars:
- Year Pillar - Represents your ancestors and early childhood (0-16 years)
- Month Pillar - Represents your parents and young adulthood (17-32 years)
- Day Pillar - Represents yourself and your spouse (33-48 years)
- Hour Pillar - Represents your children and later life (49+ years)
Each pillar contains two characters:
- Heavenly Stem (天干) - The visible, yang aspect
- Earthly Branch (地支) - The hidden, yin aspect
The Five Elements
BaZi is built on the theory of Wu Xing (五行) - the Five Elements:
- 🪵 Wood (木) - Growth, expansion, flexibility
- 🔥 Fire (火) - Passion, transformation, energy
- 🏔️ Earth (土) - Stability, nourishment, grounding
- ⚔️ Metal (金) - Structure, refinement, determination
- 💧 Water (水) - Wisdom, flow, adaptability
How BaZi Works
Your BaZi chart reveals:
- Day Master - Your core personality and self
- Elemental Balance - Your strengths and weaknesses
- 10-Year Luck Cycles - Major life phases and opportunities
- Yearly Influences - Annual fortune and challenges
- Relationship Compatibility - Understanding with others
What Can BaZi Tell You?
- Career suitability and success timing
- Wealth potential and investment luck
- Relationship patterns and marriage timing
- Health tendencies and preventive care
- Character strengths and development areas
- Lucky and unlucky periods in life
The Modern Approach
At Sisi Fortune Palace, we combine traditional BaZi wisdom with modern AI technology to provide:
- Instant chart calculations
- Detailed element analysis
- Life phase predictions
- Personalized recommendations
- Easy-to-understand insights
Getting Started
To calculate your BaZi chart, you need:
- Date of birth (year, month, day)
- Time of birth (hour and minute)
- Place of birth (for accurate solar time)
Ready to discover your destiny? Start your BaZi journey today!
Authored by Sisi the Fox - Your guide to Eastern mysticism and modern fortune telling
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